Sales Executive at Whisk.com
Location: GB, BIR, Birmingham
Department: Sales
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Sales

Company profile:
#URL_a397afc00bff956382eec8b3826bbd79bd4cbade11c565390118c0c00292b77e# is a venture funded, successful UK startup building an software application in the food space. Our application is seen by over 10m people every month and we work with the largest food manufacturers, retailers and publishers in the UK and around the world. Dan Cobley, MD Google UK/Ireland said “Whisk is making the moment to buy really matter”.Whisk helps users to create shopping lists from recipes on the Internet, then check them out at online supermarkets.  We’re a small, agile team, working on exciting problems in cutting edge technology.  We’re looking for people who get as excited about food and tech as we do!Whisk is a small team covering sales and product development based in a canal side office in the center of Birmingham, UK. We’re committed to building amazing food apps and have fun doing it. Some perks of working at Whisk include working as part of a brilliant motivated team, a free hot lunch every Friday (and everyone loves to cook on the other days too!), a fully stocked fridge, team outings, an office with a pool table, table tennis table and table football and lots of beanbags.

Job description:
#URL_a397afc00bff956382eec8b3826bbd79bd4cbade11c565390118c0c00292b77e#, a successful, VC-funded startup with canal-side offices in the centre of Birmingham, is looking to hire an energetic Sales Executive to its team.Whisk has developed an innovative recipe and shopping list tool that helps users create shopping lists from recipes on the Internet, then use those lists on a variety of devices to purchase items in-store or via online supermarkets. Our application is seen by over 100m people annually and we work with the largest food manufacturers, retailers and publishers in the UK and around the world.We’re a small, agile team of 20, working on exciting problems with cutting-edge technology. We’re looking for people who get as excited about food and tech as we do! We’re committed to building amazing food apps and have fun doing it.We are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Executive, reporting directly to the company CEO. It's a fast-paced environment where you will learn, have fun and be part of building amazing technology.Role OutlineSell WhiskAds digital advertising opportunities to FMCG brands and supermarkets (both new and existing clients) and their agencies. Work with Sales Houses (like Ad2One in the UK, who sell on Whisk's behalf) to support them in their sales efforts by providing product training. See further information on our ad offering here https://#URL_a397afc00bff956382eec8b3826bbd79bd4cbade11c565390118c0c00292b77e#/advertisers). FMCG brands that Whisk works with include Unilever, McCormick and the some of the largest supermarkets.Sell Whisk to recipe publishers to integrate into their sites. See further information here: https://#URL_a397afc00bff956382eec8b3826bbd79bd4cbade11c565390118c0c00292b77e#/publishers. Publishers are usually multi-national, high-traffic food publishers.Sell Whisk to supermarkets in order for them to become a checkout option within Whisk.Sales process management: Manage sales process from lead generation through to identifying the correct contact, to meeting with them (virtually on video calls or in person), agreeing the sale and sometimes negotiating the contact and through to integrating the ad campaign.Whisk is currently available in the UK, France and Poland and will soon be available in Spanish (Spain and LATAM), German and Dutch speaking countries, the US and other countries. The role will include activity internationally when needed. UK train travel essential. International travel may be necessary but is not guaranteed.Work closely with marketing to identify appropriate go to market messaging for specific business sectorsThis is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to join a fast growing startup.More info at:www.#URL_a397afc00bff956382eec8b3826bbd79bd4cbade11c565390118c0c00292b77e##URL_3921f08fd9ae83e930f01ba016808ba6d315b7fbfba05e28c032fee67c11f04b##URL_5787a3ffdc61656d83add1ae6e5451db6d0e849c536d0f8a4ea3cd69bbe5f3cd#

Requirements:
An expert understanding of digital advertising and/or technology is essential.You have worked in a sales/business development or account management role within the digital sector.You have a genuine passion for digital/startups/food/sales.Experience in pitching to clients. You are a consultative seller rather than a hard seller.Very strong verbal and written communication skills. Organised with good attention to detail. Hardworking and dedicated.Pro-active, bright, enthusiastic self-starter with attention to detail. Capable of working with minimal direction. Commercially minded.Highly computer literate, with an expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and ExcelMulti-lingual candidates are preferred

Benefits:
Experience working in a dynamic startup with a team who knows how to turn ideas into successful business initiativesFully-stocked fridge &amp; hot lunches! We take turns cooking lunch for the entire team, giving us a chance to try all sorts of great recipes.Flexible, collaborative &amp; fun work environmentMore info at:#URL_8d4c328503cc33b1996697b28b231b92cf41ead98006f4070156f9a85ce26c57##URL_3921f08fd9ae83e930f01ba016808ba6d315b7fbfba05e28c032fee67c11f04b##URL_5787a3ffdc61656d83add1ae6e5451db6d0e849c536d0f8a4ea3cd69bbe5f3cd#Salary: Competitive